Packing Checklist for Your Family Camping Holiday

There’s no better way to create magical family memories that you’ll all treasure than to take the kids camping. Think fresh air. Laughing kids enjoying the great outdoors. Tired kids who sleep all night. Sitting out looking at the stars. You’ll talk about it for years to come.

And as any parent knows, *preparation* is the key to success. Preparation is the difference between your long-awaited frolic in nature and bored kids, grumpy parents and no-one sleeping well.

We hope you’ll find our packing checklist for your family camping holiday. I’m sure we’ve missed some so please leave a comment if you can think of anything else to help parents like yourself.

One final tip – you’ll have lots of free time to spend together. Be sure to look for campsites that have something to keep the whole family occupied. Research walking trails, immerse yourself in the outdoors and why try some outdoor adventure – get in a canoe or run through the woods playing paint ball. Bring your bikes. Or jump off a cliff into the sea.

Consider what you’ll get up to in the evening. Check if barbeques are allowed – great fun for the family. Are there any fun and games organised at the campsite in the evening? Is there a restaurant or bar on site? Bring the books you’ve been meaning to read….those camping chairs and head torches will work well together. And what the heck, if there’s Wifi, you’ll be able to catch up on “House of Cards” on Netflix.

Happy camping families – have fun!

About Biddy Hughes

Westport House is an historical marvel and veritable national treasure thanks to its legendary beginnings dating back to the 1500’s when Grace O’Malley, Pirate Queen of Connacht, built one of her many castles here.